private celebrations such as birthday parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and retirement parties

corporate parties

daytime seminars and luncheons

university functions

food shows, fundraisers, trade shows, and other community events

Amenities include:

The Cookery grounds now expand over 12,000 sq. ft., and can accommodate seated dinners and wedding ceremonies for up to 330 guests*.

THE FRONT ROOM Our Front Room boasts 20 foot high ceilings, a beautiful bar and mezzanine. Perfect for gathering guests for cocktails before your meal in the ballroom, and for continuing the celebration on the dance floor after you dine. This 2,500 sq. ft. space is also ideal for smaller, more intimate events.

BALLROOM **NEW!** The ballroom is a new addition that is the ideal dining space for 256 guests. This 5,000sq. ft. space features original brick walls, vintage lighting, and large entrances to both the courtyard and our private garden.

BRIDAL SUITE **NEW!** A private bridal suite connects to the ballroom, allowing the bride and party to have easy access to all of the festivities.

GARDEN **NEW!** Tucked away behind The Cookery is a lush cobblestoned garden. Space is available to seat up to 330guests, or provide extra dining area. The garden can be tented.

COURTYARD Market lights twinkle above your guests as they gaze up at the stars. Both the Front Room and the ballroom open up to the courtyard.

*For cocktail style events that do not include a wedding ceremony, we can accommodate 500 guests.

And don’t forget:

We are located less than 5 minutes from Duke Chapel, Duke Gardens, and downtown Durham, with easy access to Highway 147.

A full bar is available, featuring local NC beers on tap, hand crafted cocktails and professional bartenders.

The Front Room's mezzanine allows guests and photographers to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the room.

Outdoor grounds include two private spaces: our courtyard and the garden.

Valet parking is included in our pricing as a courtesy to your guests (~$500 value!).

Our audio/visual system includes a 15' projector screen and Apple TV

Tables, chairs and glassware are included in the price of renting The Cookery.